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We invite you to sign up for a Londolozi Live account and join our growing digital family united by our respect for nature and love of the wild. Membership is free and grants access to the Londolozi community, numerous innovative services and benefits across our digital ecosystem:

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My African Home

Have you ever been someplace and felt you’d been there before, even though you knew you hadn’t? Have you ever been to the African bush?

I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and have spent most of my adult life in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve seen all the National Geographic and BBC specials about the origins of humankind in Africa and how we spread across our planet. But when I came to Africa for the first time, I unexpectedly felt I knew it, felt I belonged in some unknown way. I felt I’d been here before. Eight trips later I still feel it. It may sound silly to some, maybe wacky to others, but the bush is my “happy place.” And Londolozi is my special home in the wild.

Our experiences of the land, the wildlife, the people, the food and the accommodations make memories Bob and I savour year after year. What amazing things we’ve seen and what amazing things we’ve done! Our fifth stay, in 2018, is sure to be unforgettable! In the meantime, here are some of our favorite images from our recent adventures with ranger Nick Kleer and tracker Mike Sithole. Big things and small, all are special in the wild….

The massive twisted horns of a mature kudu bull are what usually grab all the attention. But this quiet scene of a female kudu and her calf at sunset struck me as special in its own way.

The Xidulu young male, about 11 months old, had just caught a banded mongoose as we spotted him. The leopard seemed surprised that he’d caught it and we got the sense that he was showing it off to us before he carted it off to a pile of weeds and brambles near the drainage line. Unfortunately for him, he hadn’t quite killed it and it got away – with quite a story to tell!

Two of the mighty Majingilane coalition of four brothers. They’ve ruled Londolozi and surrounding properties as the dominant males for many years. We’ve been seeing them since our first visit in 2010. Still so impressive, they recently lost one brother and their rule may be coming to an end soon, but it was wonderful to see them again. Their scarred faces reflect the rough life of a male lion.

The impressive Torchwood Male ambled confidently onto Londolozi property, going from one termite mound to another, searching the area for both competition and food. First, he went unsuccessfully after a porcupine and then we saw him leap into the air like a serval and catch a small button quail, which he proceeded to munch down in the tail grass next to us.

Torchwood is such a handsome and impressive male, I had to include another image of him, this time looking up into the sky at a vulture.

This photo shows how long the grass is now! The summer rains brought tremendous growth of the grasses that are starting to yellow.

Who can resist a baby elephant! On the afternoon of our first drive, his little guy was showing us how grownup he is, tossing his ears out wildly and checking us out with his still-not-very-under-control trunk!

The Tamboti female is one of my favourite leopards at Londolozi. This year she is pregnant and due soon – and looking as uncomfortable as any soon-to-be Mom I’ve ever known!

This Nyala bull was not as skittish as most and stopped behind a tree to eye us carefully. Both his horns and his size are impressive.

What a sight – the Inyathini male mating with the Mashaba female! We were transfixed, never having seen two leopards mating. The act is loud and violent and repeated as often as every 10 minutes! The female is always the temptress – and the Mashaba female has been busy, having mated with the Piva, Flat Rock male and Inyathini males recently.

Can you guess what it is? A Southern ground hornbill on a tree stump, silhouetted against the setting sun. It was interesting to me to see the space in his beak when it’s closed. Listed as endangered in South Africa, we saw a number of them during our drives.

The male and female cubs of Xidulu, almost a year old and so playful! They chased each other on the ground, up into trees, tumbled and tossed with each other. As cubs with a sibling, they have such a good time that I can’t help feel sorry for single cubs!

Here, the female had just regained her balance after almost falling to the ground – and her brother awaited to nip at her bottom!

Another sprint up the tree…

The three youngest cubs of the Tsalala pride, looking curiously at us one morning. They’ll make quite a coalition in years to come!

The Mashaba female making her ‘move’ on a sleeping Piva male, but she had no luck with him this time. He’d stolen the hoisted kill of the Nkoveni female, eaten most of it, slept for a time then polished it off in the dark while dropping bits to waiting hyenas. The Mashaba female patiently waited to eat and/or to mate, but Piva was focused on is his food and chased her away.

The Mashaba female was persistent but, when turned away, finally left the Piva male to his meal and his nap – for now!

The female ostrich, now a Mom of three, welcomed us back by coming over to our vehicle and pecking at it and Nick just like she did two years ago!

I was fascinated by her plumage…

The Flat Rock male looking very intimidating as he walked toward us – just before he almost stumbled upon the Tsalala pride. He quickly changed direction and headed into the bush!

We hated to leave after two weeks, but we’ll be back at Londolozi in 2018 for more adventures!

As always, the pictures and animals are astounding! Thank you for sharing. I believe this was first time in several months that the ostrich and her chicks have been mentioned. It’s good to know that they are still thriving!

Thank you Mary Beth, it has been a while since you shared your pictures with us bloggers! These are lovely & as I always say, only a mother can love her Ostrich kid, but glad that she still has 3 little ones 🙂

Absolutely incredible and very different photos – loved your fascination with the Ostrich plumage . Is that an Oxpecker on the beautiful silhouetted Kudu? The photography portrays your passion and thanks for sharing. Wonderful Londolozi!

Again, I so enjoyed the Londolozi blog. I always look forward to again experiencing the fascinating and complex stories Londolozi represents of this part of Africa. This post was especially wonderful. And, yes this makes me to want to return to Londolozi in 2018.

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Our best photographs are available for purchase in digital format from the Londolozi Live Fine Art Store, via credit card. Purchasable photos are tagged with the Fine Art Store icon:

Once purchased, you will be able to download the full resolution, unwatermarked image (around 10Mb) from your profile page at any time. There are also different license options which you can choose from when adding the image to your cart.

To add any purchasable image to your cart, press the Purchase/Add to cart buttons next to an image, from anywhere across Londolozi Live:

Badges

Badges are awarded for achieving various things and come with a bunch of points in tow. Here's an example badge:

We've had the pleasure of hosting you here at Londolozi and together we've experienced the magic of the wild and now you're part of the family. You've let us know about your past visits while editing your Profile.

Londolozi Guest

Awarded for visiting Londolozi.

1000

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Each badge has a basic version, such as the Londolozi Guest badge above, and then a specialist version:

Londolozi Lifer

Awarded for visiting Londolozi three times.

2000

prowess earned

for earning the Londolozi Lifer badge

To see all the badges on offer and find out how to grab them, visit the Badge Showcase or click on any badge you happen to find out there in the wild.

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Master Tracker

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Londolozi Lifer

Leopard

On a trip to Londolozi you've been lucky enough to spot a leopard of Londolozi. You've encountered the leopard's profile card on the Blog and pressed the 'Spotted this Leopard?' button to record your sighting.

Lion Fanatic

Photographer

You've got an eye for the wilderness and have had your photographic journal from your time at Londolozi published on the Blog for others to enjoy. You found out how to submit your story by emailing us.

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Master Photographer

Storyteller

You've got the gift of the storyteller and have had a tale of your time at Londolozi published on the Blog for others to marvel at around the camp fire. You found out how to submit your story by emailing us.

Art Specialist

Good Work Foundation

You recongise the rare privilege it is to be able to experience the untamed beauty of the natural world, and have found an opportunity to give back through The Good Work Foundation, for the sake of others, your children and the wild. You've let us know about your donations while editing your Profile.

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Curator

You've curated your own Favorites gallery by ♡ing at least 15 photographs which you absolutely love from around Londolozi Live. If your Favorites gallery has caught the eye of the Fine Art site Editor and is featured, you've also earned the esteemed Featured Curator badge.

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Membership Overview

Londolozi Live

Membership overview

We invite you to sign up for a Londolozi Live account and join our growing digital family united by our respect for nature and love of the wild. Membership is free and grants access to the Londolozi community, numerous innovative services and benefits across our digital ecosystem:

Quick sign in/sign up

Tired of new passwords? Link your social media account of choice for instant, secure access to Londolozi Live.

Who are you?

Tell the community something about yourself and tweak your Londolozi profile. More of a secretive animal? Keep your profile private.

Track your activity

Earn badges for your profile as you interact with Londolozi and the community as you comment, share and explore our online ecosystem. All your activity with Londolozi is now connected.

Increase your ranking

Earn prowess and rank up as you interact with Londolozi Live and earn a spot on the monthly points leaderboard.

Discuss stories

Chat with other Londolozi Live Explorers and with your favourite Contributors from the Londolozi team about their photos and stories from the wild.

Curate your own galleryNEW

Add your favorite photographs from around Londolozi Live to your very own Favorites gallery, using the ♡ button, for others to enjoy.

Purchase full res photosNEW

Buy your favorite photos in full resolution, easily and securely, for download at any time from your Profile Page.

Home of leopards

Tell us which of the Leopards of Londolozi you've encountered during your visit! Their cards will move to your profile page collection.

Rent gear

Need a camera for your stay? Book it online and hassle free. Travel to Londolozi light and easy.

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The Leopards of Londolozi

Since 1979 Londolozi has had a love affair with leopards. Over the last four decades, this dynasty has been chronicled by the many guides and trackers, past and present, who have worked at Londolozi.

You can visit the Mashaba 4:3 Female's dedicated profile page to access a rich trove of information about this leopard, including family tree, unique markings, territory maps, timelines and a host of stunning images and videos.